WALTER LUCKY

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WALTER LUCKY It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Lucky at the age of 78. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He will be forever missed by his wife Rose of 48 years; his son Burnie; daughter Pam and son-in-law Ken Haller. Walter's two granddaughters, Ashley Marie, age 15 and Montana Rose, age 13 both will forever treasure the loving relationship they both shared with their Cici. He is also survived by his brother John (Eleanor) Lucki; a special niece Michelle Angelini and family of London, ON, cousins, Ernie Andrusiak and wife Ann of Calgary, AB and Lorne Andrusiak of Seattle, WA and many other relatives and friends. He will also be missed by his faithful and loving pets Shadow, Sabrina and Angel. He was predeceased by his parents and only sister Katie. After a brief illness, Walter passed away with his family by his side on April 18, 2007. He was born on November 22, 1928 in Wroxton, SK. Walter and Rose farmed in Saskatchewan until the early 1970s and then moved to Winnipeg. He was a carpenter by trade and owned his own business. After suffering from heart and lung problems, Walter resided at Kildonan Personal Care Centre for the last eight months of his life. Walter had a personality that was truly unique, he loved people and would talk to anyone who would take the time to listen, he loved to joke with people and make people laugh. Walter put many smiles on many people's faces in his eight month stay at Kildonan. Over the last week of Walter's life his family was overwhelmed by the tremendous support that was shown by the entire staff of Kildonan Personal Care Centre. Walter and his family were shown love in so many different ways in this last difficult week. To the entire staff of Kildonan Personal Care Centre, we thank you for the tremendous dignity you showed our father in his last days of his life, there is not one thing that we would change. The entire staff went above and beyond their call of duty, each and every one of you have touched our hearts and we are forever grateful. Thank you for sharing all of your stories and memories with us. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 455 Douglas Ave. with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, if friends so desire, donations in Walter's memory may be made to Kildonan Personal Care Centre, 1970 Henderson Hwy., Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P2. Dad, our wish for you is to rest in peace. Thank you for being you. We love you Pops CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 21, 2007